December 16th, 2025
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Winter Olympics: Swiss snowboarder Wicki out after tearing same ACL for second time this year

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic snowboarder Berenice Wicki will miss the Milan Cortina Winter Games after tearing her left ACL for the second time this year, the Swiss team said Wednesday. At the 2022 Beijing Olympics Wicki placed seventh in snowboard halfpipe won by United States star Chloe Kim who retained her title. The 23-year-old ... Read More »

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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Owen Cooper goes from ‘Adolescence’ to new ‘Heights’

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Owen Cooper hasn’t had thoughts of EGOT. He’s hardly had time to develop that kind of ambition in his short time as an actor. But, presented with the idea, he’s intrigued. And amused. “Is that the Emmy, the Grammy, the Oscar and the Tony?” he asks, with a laugh. “I’ve ... Read More »

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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it’s a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue’s Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May. Williams, who has never hosted before, takes the role seven years after her younger sister and fellow tennis champion, Serena, ... Read More »

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Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala along with Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala along with Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour. The Associated Press... Read More »

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A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career. It’s the second consecutive year a basketball player ... Read More »

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Jim France’s testimony reveals stubborn stance on NASCAR charters amid emotional pleas

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France is continuing testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan’s side in the federal antitrust lawsuit lodged against the top motorsports series in the United States. France returned to the stand on the eighth day of the trial to continue answering questions about his refusal ... Read More »

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10 months after Super Bowl, Mahomes and Hurts struggle in historic week of turnovers

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

The least productive start of Patrick Mahomes’ career ended Kansas City’s nine-year run of division titles and put another remarkable streak in jeopardy. Jalen Hurts was even worse a night later for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the two starting quarterbacks from last season’s Super Bowl combined for a week that had never before been seen ... Read More »

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Canada’s Danielle Serdachny takes Olympic hockey hopes into her hometown

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

EDMONTON — Danielle Serdachny gets to wear the Maple Leaf in her hometown in hockey games carrying weight in her Olympic future. The 24-year-old from Edmonton and her Canadian teammates complete the four-game Rivalry Series against the United States with games at Rogers Place on Wednesday and Saturday. The U.S. outscored Canada 10-2 over two ... Read More »

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Nine Russian and Belarusian skiers get neutral status to compete in Olympics qualifying events

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Three skiers from Russia and six from Belarus — including former Olympic and world champions — were approved Wednesday to compete in qualifying events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in February. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said it cleared the applications of the nine to get neutral athlete ... Read More »

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IU Indianapolis hosts Green Bay following Schultz’s 22-point showing

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

Green Bay Phoenix (7-3, 2-0 Horizon) at IU Indianapolis Jaguars (3-6, 0-2 Horizon) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay visits IU Indianapolis after Meghan Schultz scored 22 points in Green Bay’s 56-47 win against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Jaguars are 3-2 on their home court. IU Indianapolis is eighth in the ... Read More »

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Battling Sabres refuse to lose, edge Oilers 4-3 in overtime

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

EDMONTON — At this point the Buffalo Sabres will take any road win, no matter how it comes about. After holding a 3-0 lead over the Edmonton Oilers through 40 minutes, the Sabres allowed the home team to come roaring back and tie it up on a Connor McDavid goal with just two seconds left ... Read More »

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